Contingency-based recovery
When a property sells at a tax sale for more than the amount owed, the excess is held by the county — for you. Most homeowners never know. We find it, file the claim, and handle everything. We only get paid when you do.
How it works
We systematically pull surplus funds lists from county clerk and sheriff records — starting with Georgia counties — and match them against public ownership data.
Skip-tracing and public records research identifies current contact info for former owners or their heirs — even if they've moved, passed away, or the trail went cold.
We prepare and file the complete claim package with the county — property records, ownership documentation, heir documentation where applicable — and manage any court proceedings.
The county disburses the surplus directly to you. Our 20% contingency fee is deducted at that point. If you don't recover funds, you owe us nothing.
Why this matters now
The 2023 Supreme Court ruling in Tyler v. Hennepin County reinforced that governments cannot automatically retain surplus value from tax sales. The result: more awareness, more funds being released, more opportunities for rightful owners to recover what's theirs.
The process
We systematically pull and ingest surplus lists from county clerk and sheriff databases — beginning with Georgia, then expanding to Florida, Texas, and North Carolina.
Using multi-source public records and skip-tracing tools, we locate and verify current contact information for former owners or their legal heirs.
We contact potential claimants via email and SMS with a clear explanation of what we've found. Clients sign a contingency agreement and upload required documents through our secure client portal.
County-specific claim forms are auto-generated from property data. We handle petition drafting, court filings, and any required hearings or responses.
Upon court approval, the county releases funds directly to the claimant. We invoice our 20% contingency fee and collect via Stripe — no hidden fees, no surprise costs.
Active markets
159 counties with published surplus funds lists. Strong public records framework. Starting point for the entire operation.
Primary market10 counties with online surplus lists. High property values mean larger average surplus amounts. Strong legal framework for claims.
Expansion market100 counties with structured court records. Legal guidance required for petitions — we work with NC-licensed counsel for filings.
Expansion market10+ counties with published excess proceeds lists. High property turnover and large urban markets create consistent surplus flow.
Expansion market"Counties are required to hold these funds — not to notify you. The absence of a letter does not mean the absence of money. We're here to fix that."
The average surplus claim in Georgia runs $5,000–$25,000. The average fee: $1,000–$5,000. That's not our margin — that's your recovery, less our contingency. We succeed only when you recover.